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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,441 and 292,605

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,441 and 292,605 is: 451,949.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,441 : 292,605 = 292,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,441/292,605 = 292,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,441x = 292,605 × 292,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,441x = 85,617,686,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,617,686,025/189,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,949.08

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